Valu David - The next big thing in music

The next big thing in music is, VALU DAVID, He is a talented performer that is a cross between Bob Marley and Wyclif Jean. Check out his stuff on iTunes…

I saw Valu for the first time on Saturday night at a little spot here in Toronto.  He has a powerfull quiet presence. His voice that is like butter, and he had all the ladies screaming and singing along as he as he sang tunes from latest self titled album “Valu David”
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I bought his ablum right away and it on my iPod and overnight has become my favorite albums.

He is defenately one to watch.
Dont sleep on this one!

Brought to you by: Ricardo McRae

BIO

Originally from Angola, Africa, Valu David is the second of 6 children. He began his musical career in Angola at the age of 12, singing at youth festivals, and church choruses. In 2000, he migrated to Canada completing his OSSD at Toronto’s George Harvey Collegiate in 2001. Six years later, he graduated from Seneca College’s Independent Music Production program, fulfilling one of the greatest desires of his career: to become a music a engineer. Not long after finishing college he became a member of SOCAN, the Canadian Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers. Valu David is a singer, composer, songwriter and producer, he sings in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and in Some Angolan dialects such as Kimbundo, Humbundo, and Kikongo.

His musical influences are many, varying from Bob Marley to Sting, Eagles and many others, not forgetting his native Africans, Bonga and “the queen of naked feet”, Cesaria Evora. These artists have had an important influence on the spirit of Valu David’s music. The uniqueness, melodies, messages and quality of his music distinguishes his work from others. He sings his heart, telling stories of the past, present and future speaking about harmony and compassion between men, arguing against global warming, and discrimination.

He also sings about love and fun, bringing together all in one, problems, wonders and passions of humankind.

His recent album “The Reason Why I Cry” features Toronto musicians such as flautist Jeff Kearns, drummer Roger Travassos, and guitar and bass player Ljubo Groscka. An amazing performer and interpreter, with a very strong voice and incredible stage presence, this artist has performed at distinguished venues and festivals in Canada including the Toronto Roots Festival (2006 edition), the Halton Museum (2003) and Ottawa Festival of Nations (2003). He has also appeared in shows among the Brazillian, Portuguese and Angolan communities in Canada.

Now a well-seasoned veteran, Valu David has also appeared on the CIRV FM radio talent show, the CBC /Radio Canada show in French, and Omni News Show in Portuguese.